Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up when rubbing out the 2nd and 3rd coats.
Java gel stain cabinets before and after.
One area in which gel stain is tied neck and neck with its traditional counterparts its drying time.
Looking for a thrifty way to update kitchen cabinets.
After helping her decide on dark versus light cabinets i did some research on the best method to painting cabinets and found information on java gel.
Gel stain from general finishes is home of the popular java gel stain featured across the nation s social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets.
Hands down general finishes gel stain is the best brand for diy projects.
Now for the problem.
Of course no stain is perfect.
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I followed youtuber pete b n his exact directions n used same brush to paint on the gel stain n let me tell you it came out perfect n i never did this before.
Java gel seemed to be the best way to get a stained look without having to do a ton of sanding or hire a professional.
The process has not been as easy for me as it sounded but i have muddled through.
How to apply general finishes gel stain.
There are a few different ways to gel staining cabinets or any wood piece.
Gel wood stains are heavy bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil based wipe on stains do providing the deepest richest colors of any oil based stain available.
I used general finishes java gel stain n also used antique walnut.
I was really happy with the look even though it took a lot longer to get all the pieces to look alike.
Or you can use java gel stain like paint and just paint it on.
I currently have 2 coats of general finishes gel stain java on the cabinets after much doing and redoing.
Although it s easier to prep and apply.
I used this method on our bookcase and ikea chair.
You can treat it like a normal stain and brush some on and then wipe off the excess.
Gel stains produce a durable and beautiful hand rubbed finish and are heavy bodied very easy to apply.
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I also had old oak cabinets with a veneer side.